The end of a rivalry. <\/p>\n
This is what will happen Sunday in College Station when the Texas Tech and Texas A&M baseball series comes to an end. <\/p>\n
These last three games will mark the final time any Tech and A&M team will compete against each other in regular season play as Big 12 Conference foes. <\/p>\n
Despite this being the end of this rivalry, Tech head coach Dan Spencer said, he doesnt think the team will take a different approach into the weekend and are just looking to win a series. <\/p>\n
I dont think so, he said. I think its an opportunity for us to play again, obviously, against good people on the road and its a conference game. I think theres enough meaning in that without getting into history and tradition and those things. <\/p>\n
Both teams are coming into this game with some momentum, as the Red Raiders (26-22, 5-13 in Big 12 play) has won its last three games while the No. 9 Aggies (32-13, 11-7) have picked up three out of their last four, including a series win against Texas. <\/p>\n
Tech boasts a solid lineup, as it is tied for second with a team batting average of .301. However, the team the Red Raiders are in a tie with is the Aggies, which could pose a problem for Tech since the ace of its pitching staff, Duke von Schamann, will not make his usual start because of a strained bicep. There is a possibility he could be used out of the bullpen though. <\/p>\n
But, the person taking his place had a strong showing in his last outing. <\/p>\n
In his last start, Rusty Shellhorn who will take von Schamanns Saturday start stymied Missouri by giving up just two hits without giving up a run in seven innings pitched, to pick up his fifth win of the season. <\/p>\n
Even with Shellhorns strong last outing, Spencer said, he will only alleviate the teams loss of its ace if he duplicates his previous performance. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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